The Magnet Bar Food food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derry City and Strabane
The Magnet Bar Food holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 161 Culmore Road, Culmore, Londonderry, BT48 8JH
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Magnet Bar Food sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← The Magnet Bar Food | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Magnet Bar Food none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Magnet Bar Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Centre @ St Peters Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Culmore Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Owen Mor Care Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Spar Culmore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Hollybush Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Culmore Kids Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Kennedys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Stax coffee shop and bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about The Magnet Bar Food
What is The Magnet Bar Food's food hygiene rating?
The Magnet Bar Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 8 October 2025.
Is The Magnet Bar Food safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Magnet Bar Food last inspected?
The Magnet Bar Food was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Magnet Bar Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Magnet Bar Food compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, while The Magnet Bar Food holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects The Magnet Bar Food and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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